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Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Safety precautions when working on ignition system

Risk of injury due to electric shock
The ignition system is under high-voltage when the engine is running. Touching the ignition system may result in an electric shock.
–  Do not touch or disconnect ignition cables when the engine is running or being turned at starter speed.
Risk of damage to components
If the engine is washed while running and if electric cables are connected or disconnected, components may become damaged.
–  Switch off the ignition before connecting or disconnecting electric cables.
–  Also, switch off the ignition before washing the engine.
Safety precautions when working on cooling system
Risk of scalding due to hot coolant The cooling system is under pressure when the engine is hot. Hot steam/hot coolant can escape - risk of scalding. –  ...

Repair instructions
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Other materials:

Removing and installing bulb for front interior light -W1- with incandescent bulbs
Special tools and workshop equipment required     Removal wedge -3409-   Note The light used for the front interior light -WX1- and the light front passenger reading ...

Removing and installing connecting Bowden cable
Removing –  Remove backrest cover and backrest padding → Chapter.     –  Swing mounting bracket for backrest release mechanism -1- upwards as far as ...

Removing and installing inner door handle
The inner door handle is clipped into trim panel.   Note   Removal and installation are described for the trim panel on driver side. Follow same instructions for the front passenger side as appropriate. ...

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